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Wee Stenciled Cabinet

Hey, guys! Guess what, I made it to the next round of the One Crafty Contest! Most of you thought the graphic tray was mine, but no, I painted the wee stenciled cabinet. … [Read More...]

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Finding Treasures at Yard Sales

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I had a busy Saturday visiting yard sales and thrift stores, looking for treasures to repurpose for my booth. Follow my facebook page, and you’ll get the preview edition. … [Read More...]

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A Tour of The Olive Branch Emerson GA

Hey, guys! I thought I’d give you a little tour of The Olive Branch today, the antique shop in Emerson, GA where I’m renting a booth. The shop was formerly a home, built in the 1840s. This wooden Indian greets you at the front … [Read More...]

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DIY French Tray

If you’ve been around here awhile, you know how much I love to take old country style décor and update it with a French twist. Recreating this thrift store find into a DIY French tray was the latest transformation. … [Read More...]

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Finding Hidden Treasures- An Arched Mirror Makeover

As much as I love thrift store shopping, I REALLY love finding those treasures tucked away where other people don’t seem to bother to look. That was the story with this arched mirror I showed you a couple of days ago on the mini-tour of my booth at … [Read More...]

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My Booth at The Olive Branch

Whew! I’m still a little freaked out with myself. Renting a booth at The Olive Branch  was, as I said last time, a leap of faith for me. Starting in the corner, you will see a French style end table, a toile bulletin board, and the lamp … [Read More...]

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Painted French End Table- Night Stand

Hellooo! I have some skeery news today.  I just made a big leap of faith and committed to renting a booth at a local shop! Yikes! What have I done?! I blame it all on Kathy from Creative Home Expressions. :) I’ll be moving stuff wonderful … [Read More...]

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Framed Paris Print Updated with Paint

Hey, how is your week going? We spent a long weekend with friends in North Carolina, came home on Monday. So, I’m feeling a day behind with everything. While I’m catching up {ha!}, I thought I’d show you a framed Paris print I found a couple of … [Read More...]

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Fabric Covered Crate Insert

Hey, guys. I seem to have started a theme lately- crates and containers. Today, I have another crate, a metal one this time. I have no idea how these were used originally, but the sides and bottom are much too open to be used as is. So, I created a … [Read More...]

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How to Make Over a Decorative Column- Celebrating the Brokenness

One problem with thrift store shopping is that so many things are broken or dirty and disgusting, and it can be hard to see the hidden potential. Sometimes, celebrating the imperfections and brokenness is the best way to tackle a makeover. Such was … [Read More...]